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Scotties
Facts
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In
case you didn't know, Scotties Belgian
Chocolates are the best sugar free Belgian chocolate
bars, period. Many have tried to imitate, but none can come near
to these delights. These low carbohydrate chocolate bars are for
anyone counting their carbs for a protein diet, a diet like Dr.
Atkins diet. Because Scotties Belgian Chocolates
are sugarless, sweetened with maltitol, Scotties
Belgian Chocolates are diabetic friendly (consult your
physician first). Scotties Belgian Chocolates
are sugar free and come as low as 0.1 grams of carbohydrates per
chocolate bar. Scotties Belgian Chocolates
come in 5 different flavors for your taste buds: Dark Chocolate,
White Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, Almond and Coconut.
I'll leave it up to you to pick the best flavor.
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What
is Maltitol?
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Maltitol is a reduced calorie bulk sweetener with sugar-like taste
and sweetness. Its stability, high sweetness, and structure make
it suitable for a variety of reduced-calorie, reduced-fat and sugar-free
foods. Maltitol does not promote tooth decay. Maltitol is a member
of a family of bulk sweeteners known as polyols or sugar alcohols.
It has a pleasant sweet taste--remarkably similar to sucrose. Maltitol
is about 90% as sweet as sugar, non-carciogenic, and significantly
reduced in calories. Maltitol is especially useful in the production
of sweets, including sugarless hard candies, chewing gum, chocolates,*
baked goods and ice cream. It is available worldwide from Cerestar,
Roquette, SPI Polyols, Inc. and Towa Chemical Industry Co., LTD.
Maltitol is made by the hydrogenation of maltose which is obtained
from starch. Like other polyols, it does not brown or caramelize
as do sugars. Maltitol’s high sweetness allows it to be used without
other sweeteners. It exhibits a negligible cooling effect in the
mouth compared to most other polyols. Although maltitol is often
used to replace sugars in the manufacture of sugar-free foods, it
may also be used to replace fat as it gives a creamy texture to
food.
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Benefits
of Maltitol
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Does not promote tooth decay -- Maltitol, like other polyols, is
resistant to metabolism by oral bacteria which break down sugars
and starches to release acids that may lead to cavities or erode
tooth enamel. Maltitol, therefore, is non-carciogenic. The usefulness
of polyols, including maltitol, as alternatives to sugars and as
part of a comprehensive program including proper dental hygiene
has been recognized by the American Dental Association. The FDA
has approved the use of a "does not promote tooth decay" health
claim in labeling for sugar-free foods that contain maltitol or
other polyols
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Useful
in the Diets of People with Diabetes
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Control of blood glucose, lipids and weight are the three major goals
of diabetes management today. Maltitol is slowly absorbed. Therefore,
when maltitol is used, the rise in blood glucose and the insulin response
associated with the ingestion of glucose is significantly reduced.
The reduced caloric value of maltitol (2.1 calories per gram versus
4.0 for sugar) is consistent with the objective of weight control.
Products sweetened with maltitol in place of sugar may be useful in
providing a wider variety of reduced-calorie and sugar-free choices
to people with diabetes. Recognizing that diabetes is complex and
requirements for its management may vary between individuals, the
usefulness of maltitol should be discussed between individuals and
their health care providers. Foods sweetened with maltitol may contain
other ingredients which also contribute calories and other nutrients.
These must be considered in meal planning.
Useful link : Canadian
Diabetes Association |
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